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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's for its beautiful gold and blue color scheme, solid construction, and comfortable wearability due to its thinness and downward-curving lugs. The watch is frequently cited as offering good value, with specific commendations for its smooth winding action and milled clasp bracelet. However, some find the design uninteresting or too plain compared to alternatives, and a few owners have reported warranty repairs for movement or barrel issues, with one noting a short power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL057940mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Water Resistance
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579$675
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.4mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$1,800
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